How do I find out if there is a pre-installed software for the in-built webcam?

Hi,

Built in webcams are usually located at the very top of the Toshiba laptop. The laptop will have pre-installed webcam software you can use to operate the webcam.

In Windows go to Start > Programs or All Programs and look for any software with webcam in the title. Start it and this will allow you to use the webcam. If you are using Windows 7 you can click Start and in the search box type "webcam"

-G33k

Does it come with pre-installed webcam software on the laptop?

If it does: run it.

If it doesn't: download the webcam software on the manufacturer's website and run it!

see if there is some kind of On / Off button in the laptop, if not, there should be pre installed software for the webcam.

Easiest way to activate the webcam I've found, is not to try hunting for the driver, etc... it's usually pre-installed for laptops or netbooks with built-in cameras, best way is to download applications like Skype with video chat, install the software, and then test using Skype. That usually works.

Some cameras such as the Sony Cybershot line are pre-installed with a software that allows you to turn the camera into a webcam. Depending on which camera model it may be, you can either have this option or not. Usually with cameras that have the software, it should be shown somewhere in the manual. If not, you can use a third-party software like Sarmsoft Webcam.
If your camera does this, then follow these steps:

1. Check if the camera can be used as a webcam, if your camera doesn't come with the software, use the third party one.
2. Plug the digital camera's power adapter into your camera. (Sometimes you may need to plug it into an A/C outlet for it to work) This makes sure that your camera doesn't die during broadcasting.
3. Connect a video cable into your camera's "video out" port. Your camera most likely came with a cable made to connect to a video source. Plug the other into your video card "in" port.
4. Set up your camera as close to the monitor as you can, it will look and shoot like a webcam in that position.
5. If you camera doesn't have a built-in mic, then you may need to purchase one. However, most digital cameras capable of being a webcam already have a mic built in.

Enjoy! and Good luck.

there is an application which pre-installed on your HP laptop known as cyberlink youcam. you can access your webcam from that application.

You need specific software to take pictures with a webcam. Sometimes your computer will have it pre-installed sometimes it won't. Personally I like to use many cam as my webcam control you can get it here.
http://manycam.com/

If your laptop comes in with a built in webcam then youi don't have to worry because its pre-installed. ZIf you have YM messenger try to open your cam and I'm sure it will work. If the laptop doesn't have a built in Webcam then you have to install the cd inclusive of your product.

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You must have got a photo/video capture software pre-installed, like YouCam. Or you can download some freeware from Download.com and give it a try.

You can also use a chat software for video talking. It works best if you have a microphone.

Also, YouTube has a Quick Capture feature which lets you to capture a video with the webcam instantly and upload to the site.

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